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  • Everyone Blooms

    Everyone Blooms

    It has been about 6 months since I shared an update on our Addie Girl, and it felt right to share another. We have a walker! Addie took her first solo steps at about 2 years and 2 months old. We were elated to see our girl walking independently. One evening, she just up and…

  • A Mile in Addie’s Shoes

    A Mile in Addie’s Shoes

    Many of our close friends and family members know our Addie Girl is a late walker. Next month brings a new year and along with it, her second birthday. Addie may not take those elusive first steps before then, or even stand unassisted before then. However this does not diminish the many leaps and bounds…

  • To Recreate Us, Part Two

    To Recreate Us, Part Two

    “For last year’s words belong to last year’s language. And next year’s words await another voice.” T.S. Elliot Writer’s Note: Read the first part of my story here. Fast forward to November 2018. I’ve continued to thrive in my now-not-so-new compliance job. Tim divides his time teaching audiovisual programs and equipment, freelancing, and pouring beers at…

  • The Weight of Love

    The Weight of Love

      There are many ways in which we learn love: what it is, how to give it, and how to receive it. I like to think that we never stop learning love; this has certainly been true for me. Often, we first learn by watching those around us experience love. Next, we typically learn by…